Economics

Russian Energy Ban Would Worsen U.K. Inflation, BOE’s Pill Says

  • Bank of England chief economist rejects comparison with 1970s
  • Risk of second-round inflation effects in labor market
EU Energy Demand Is Too High to Cut Off From Russia: Sen
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A full European embargo on Russian energy supplies will drive inflation in the U.K. even higher than the 40 year record that it is on track to reach, the Bank of England’s chief economist said.